2000
#17,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,467
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.54
Rare Last name
Marmol
A Spanish occupational surname referring to a marble worker or seller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,571 Americans carry the last name Marmol. That puts it at #13,078 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 133,316 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marmol surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 133,316
Census rank
#13,078
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,242 bearers of the surname Marmol in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13078th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marmol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.0%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marmol
The surname Marmol originated in Spain and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "marmol," which means "marble." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the marble industry or resided near a marble quarry.
The name is found in various historical records from the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in regions known for their marble quarries, such as Catalonia and Andalusia. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties after the Reconquista.
During the 15th century, the Marmol family played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, with several members serving as military officers and advisors to the Catholic Monarchs. One notable individual was Luis del Marmol Carvajal (c. 1520-1600), a Spanish historian and soldier who wrote extensively about the history of Morocco and the Moorish rule in Spain.
Another prominent figure was Juan de Marmol (1537-1600), a Spanish architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Andalusia, including the construction of the Cathedral of Seville. His skill in working with marble likely contributed to the association of his surname with this material.
In the 16th century, the Marmol family also had members who were involved in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One such individual was Pedro de Marmol (c. 1540-1610), a conquistador and explorer who participated in expeditions to present-day Chile and Argentina.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, José de Marmol (1818-1871) was an Argentine writer, journalist, and politician who played a crucial role in the literary and political movements of his time. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Argentine literature and national identity.
Throughout history, the surname Marmol has been associated with various professions and fields, including architecture, sculpture, exploration, literature, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to Spain and the marble industry, the name has since spread worldwide and continues to be a prominent surname in many countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marmol
Among Census respondents with the surname Marmol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.0%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Marmol bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marmol surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.0% · 1,974
- White9.0% · 202
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 48
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- Two or more races0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marmol
Marmol appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,080
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,956
+489 bearers (+33.3%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 2,559 places
2020
#13,078
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,242
+286 bearers (+14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 2,002 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,639 | 1,467 | 0.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,080 | 1,956 | 0.66 | +489 bearers (+33.3%) | Up 2,559 places |
| 2020 | #13,078 | 2,242 | 0.75 | +286 bearers (+14.6%) | Up 2,002 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marmol surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,080 | #13,078 | 13.3% |
| Count | 1,956 | 2,242 | 14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.66 | 0.75 | 13.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marmol bearers went from 1,956 to 2,242 (+14.6% change). The surname moved up 2,002 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,080 to #13,078.
FAQ
Marmol surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marmol?
Name Census estimates that about 2,571 living Americans carry the surname Marmol. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 133,316 residents.
How common is Marmol?
Marmol ranks #13,078 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,242 people with the surname Marmol. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,571), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Marmol.
Has Marmol become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marmol went from 1,956 recorded bearers to 2,242. That is an increase of 286 (+14.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,080 to #13,078.
What does the Census say about the background of Marmol?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marmol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.0%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marmol in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (1,974 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marmol appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.0%), White (9.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marmol (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marmol mean?
A Spanish occupational surname referring to a marble worker or seller. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marmol (0.75 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Marmol?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.